as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
yet another stoppage in play for some unexplained reason
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Recent Examples of stoppage
The team then had to play with just 10 men following the penalty for the remaining 36 minutes of regulation and 10 of stoppage time.
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Spain had two great chances to extend its lead during first-half stoppage time.
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Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Of course, the game meant nothing, but Türkiye’s late goal in stoppage time gave them a 3-2 victory that soured what appeared to be a 2-2 draw in Los Angeles.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Each game this year features two three-minute stoppages that are ostensibly designed to give players some relief from the summer heat, but broadcasters have capitalized on that time in a sport where the action is otherwise continuous.
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Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Spain had two great chances to extend its lead during first-half stoppage time.
—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Of course, the game meant nothing, but Türkiye’s late goal in stoppage time gave them a 3-2 victory that soured what appeared to be a 2-2 draw in Los Angeles.
—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Each game this year features two three-minute stoppages that are ostensibly designed to give players some relief from the summer heat, but broadcasters have capitalized on that time in a sport where the action is otherwise continuous.
—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoppage
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Freight rates rose rapidly in May as carriers added more fuel surcharges and general rate increases amid the war in Iran and near-cessation of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Now its people should rise up and demand a cessation of cruelty that threatens to paint another stain of shame on the legacy of this great nation.
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Gulf primary bond issuance came to an abrupt halt in the wake of the conflict, with corporate and sovereign bond yields jumping as geopolitical tensions escalated.
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Wrangling my emotions became the difference between sputtering to a halt and moving forward.
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Skratch also interviewed other sources for its story who hinted at potential infidelity by Mickelson amid abrupt endings of memberships at other golf clubs.
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Wait, wasn’t the original happy ending supposed to have our protagonist pairing up with his son?
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Sharp, a rookie second-round draft pick from Houston, continued to impress at both ends of the floor with big shots and big stops on defense.
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But stepping out of the Georgia prison proved not to be the end of the uphill battle the father of two faced after his wrongful conviction.
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Instead of presenting a conclusion alone, the system can show the factors that contributed to a recommendation, including the data used, operational constraints considered, and alternative options that were evaluated.
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The company says the claims contain flawed conclusions and rejects the characterization of the technology as a botnet.
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“Stoppage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoppage. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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